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Courts Open Day at the County Court of Victoria - 21 May 2016

Saturday, 21 May 2016 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (AEST)

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"Day in the Life of an Accused" - Culpable Driving: Tour and Mock Hearing (10am to 11.45am)
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A behind the scenes tour where you will experience what it is like to be an accused person arriving at court in custody, being placed in a holding cell, and meeting your lawyer before entering a plea of guilty before a judge. Includes a mock arraignment, plea hearing including prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of culpable driving. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

Unable to get a place on the Day in the Life of an Accused Tour? You can still experience the mock arraignment, plea hearing, prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of culpable driving. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

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"Day in the Life of an Accused" - Intentionally Causing Serious Injury: Tour and Mock Hearing (11.30am to 1.35pm)
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A behind the scenes tour where you will experience what it is like to be an accused person arriving at court in custody, being placed in a holding cell, meeting your lawyer before entering a plea of guilty before a judge. Includes a mock arraignment, plea hearing including prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of intentionally causing serious injury. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

Unable to get a place on the Day in the Life of an Accused Tour? You can still experience the mock arraignment, plea hearing, prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of intentionally causing serious injury. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

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"Day in the Life of an Accused" - Culpable Driving: Tour and Mock Hearing (2pm to 4pm)
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A behind the scenes tour where you will experience what it is like to be an accused person arriving at court in custody, being placed in a holding cell, and meeting your lawyer before entering a plea of guilty before a judge. Includes a mock arraignment, plea hearing including prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of culpable driving. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

Unable to get a place on the Day in the Life of an Accused Tour? You can still experience the mock arraignment, plea hearing, prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of culpable driving. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

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Courts Open Day at the County Court

As part of Law Week 2016, courts and tribunals in Melbourne will open their doors on Saturday 21 May 2016 to the community for a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of the Victorian legal system. The County Court of Victoria has a range of free events, including tours, live music and a Judges' BBQ. Please see below for the activities that require bookings in advance.

'Day in the Life of an Accused' Tour - Including Mock Hearing

10.00am - 11.45am (Culpable Driving);

11.30am - 1.35pm (Intentionally Causing Serious Injury);

2.00pm - 4.00pm (Culpable Driving).

A behind-the-scenes tour where you will experience what it's like to be an accused person arriving at court in custody, being placed in a holding cell, and meeting your lawyer before entering a plea of guilty before a judge. This tour also includes a mock arraignment, a plea hearing (including prosecution opening), defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of culpable driving or intentionally causing serious injury. Each participant will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system, and answer any questions you may have.

Please note: Tickets booked for this tour will also include the "I Plead Guilty Your Honour" mock hearing (so there's no requirement to book additional tickets for the event below). Bookings for this tour are essential as places are limited.

"I Plead Guilty Your Honour" - Mock Hearing Only

10.30am - 11.45am (Culpable Driving);

12.00pm - 1.35pm (Intentionally Causing Serious Injury);

2.30pm - 4.00pm (Culpable Driving).

Unable to get a place on the 'Day in the Life of an Accused' Tour?

You can still experience the mock arraignment, plea hearing, prosecution opening, defence submissions and a judge's sentencing of a person pleading guilty to an offence of culpable driving or intentionally causing serious injury. Each of the participants will also talk about their roles in the hearing and within the criminal justice system and answer any questions you may have.

Please note: Bookings are required for the mock hearings as places are limited.